Off the Mic: A Year-End Waves Wrap
All The Waves
As they finish Season Two of Visit the Northshore's award winning podcast, Zondra and Katie sit down with co-workers and podcast producers Roberta Carrow Jackson and Nicole Davis to look back on some of their favorite episodes of the year. They are joined by Northshore Media Group's Charles Dowdy, who helps produce the show, and he turns the mics around, finding out more about the hosts of The Northshore's best tourism podcast.
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Gratitude, Good Eats & Good Company: A Louisiana Story
All The Waves
In this Year of Food, Katie and Zondra turn the microphones around on two well-known Louisiana content creators. Gerald Gruenig and John "Mr. Weatherall" Weatherall III—frequent collaborators with Visit The Northshore—have helped spotlight local eateries across the region through their signature blend of talent, energy and genuine enthusiasm for Louisiana flavor. In this episode, they share how their partnership began, how their creative process works, and how their distinct personalities have shaped their success.
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Mysteries, Monsters and Maybe-Truths
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In this episode Katie and Zondra talk about the Honey Island Swamp Monster with Dana Holyfield, documentarian and author. Then author and storyteller John Case talks about his tours of Slidell's Greenwood Cemetery and what they can tell us. And they wrap up this "scary" episode with a look at local swamp tours on the Northshore.
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Songs and Stories: Fall Music Festivals on the Northshore
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Fall on the Northshore means music everywhere - from downtown streets filled with songwriters to zydeco rhythms that keep dancers on their feet. In this episode of All the Waves, Katie and Zondra welcome festival leaders and artists who make it all happen. Gabrielle Deculus of the NOLA Zydeco Festival talks about family heritage, cultural tradition, and bringing the sound of zydeco across the lake. Then Meagan Ginter of the Ozone Music Foundation, and singer-songwriter Laine Bleu, share how the Ozone Songwriter Festival champions original music and builds community in Covington. ...
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Cool Spots for Indoor Fun on The Northshore
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In the dog days of summer, Katie and Zondra explore a few indoor ideas to beat the heat. They talked to Andrea Magrath from Category 5 Pickleball about their state-of-the-art indoor facility. They also connected with Patrick Heim to learn about some of Olde Towne Slidell's best indoor attractions, including The Arcade on Carey, The Brass Monkey Old World Draughthaus, Luna Tequila, Whiskey and Ashe and the Olde Towne Pizza Company. And for their Wave Review, the ladies share the best places to get a cool treat on a hot day.
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Flavors of the Northshore - Tammany Taste of Summer
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In this episode Katie and Zondra talk to Tim and Jan Lantrip from The English Tea Room & Eatery, and Chef Pat Gallagher of Pat Gallagher Restaurant Group. In honor of Tammany Taste of Summer, Katie and Zondra ask these titans of the Northshore restaurant scene questions about how they started, and how they have stayed on top of the game. Both interviews also feature highly personal stories about these personalities that you may not have heard before. It is Tammany Taste of Summer. Make sure to check in with Visit the Northshore's website and social media so you can support this important...
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Northshore Bucket List Essentials: Must-see Attractions for Groups
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In this episode, Katie and Zondra talk to co-worker and Vice President of Sales & Services at Visit The Northshore, Tanya Leader, about things to do for groups who visit the Northshore, creating custom itineraries to suit every group, from family reunions to senior groups and corporate retreats. Then, they connect with industry expert Tico Soto, of Tourism Tactics by Tico, for a wide ranging conversation about the tourism industry, its economic impact on the Northshore, and how Visit The Northshore saves money for every St. Tammany household.
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Crafted with Care: Stories from Northshore Makers
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In this episode Zondra and Katie celebrate some of the great makers of the Northshore when they talk to Carmen and Alicia Norman, the mother-daughter duo behind Purple Elephant Bath & Body and The Earthly Elephant, and they get to talk, and taste, wine from Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard with co-owner Neil Gernon.
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Northshore Groove: Live Music & Local Legends
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Turn it up! On this episode of All The Waves, "Big Easy Rick" Ricky Windhorst of Four Unplugged talks rocking the Northshore, dropping his first solo album Lucky Dog, and the stages he loves most. Plus co-host Zondra White Jones and sister Fadra White of Soul Revival share how a childhood of church gigs led to Carnegie Hall — and why every Soul Revival show feels like the ultimate party. You’re gonna want to dance along to this one.
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Ride and Paddle: Outdoor Adventures on The Northshore
All The Waves
Visit the Northshore's award-winning* podcast returns with an episode that is on the move. Katie and Zondra sit down with Matt May from Canoe and Trail Adventures Tours & Rentals, and Captain Mike Jones from Louisiana Tours and Adventures, to talk about all the great outdoor opportunities that await visitors to The Northshore. And for their Wave Reviews segment, they talk to Sean Fitzsimmons of O'Wheelies Bicycle Company. These are some of the many reasons The Northshore is called "Louisiana's Easy Escape." *In February, All The Waves received the award for Tourism Campaign of the...
info_outlineAs they finish Season Two of Visit the Northshore's award winning podcast, Zondra and Katie sit down with co-workers and podcast producers Roberta Carrow Jackson and Nicole Davis to look back on some of their favorite episodes of the year. They are joined by Northshore Media Group's Charles Dowdy, who helps produce the show, and he turns the mics around, finding out more about the hosts of The Northshore's best tourism podcast.